Let's say you have the sole power to appoint someone to one of the most highly sought after political positions in the nation. Why wouldn't you weigh some offers, and give the appointment to the highest bidder? See how it must have made sense to him? Unfortunately, he is not the CEO of a private business. He is an elected official of the State of Illinois. And he has just reached a new level of super-villain status. It's pretty impressive, to be honest.